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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.16, 23,043.48 and 7,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.16, 23,043.48 and 7,547.44 is: 11,342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.16 : 23,043.48 = 7,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.16/23,043.48 = 7,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.16x = 23,043.48 × 7,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.16x = 173,919,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,919,282.69/15,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,342.69

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